Inspired by their stunning venue, Vista West Ranch, this Bride and Groom created a day so lovely I am sure their guests are still talking about it today. With it’s rustic charm and darling DIY details waiting around every corner, it’s no surprise that the images in this gallery from Caroline+Ben Photography are lovely and then some. And you can see them all right here.

 

From the Bride…I was inspired to do a rustic theme because of the Vista West. We looked at several different venues, but I liked the more relaxed, informal wedding idea. We are both very laid back people(him more so than me), and it fit our personalities. Our concept was to have a “different” wedding then the ones we have attended in the past. We loved the idea of drinking out of mason jars, having fire pits, and playing bags in the beer garden area. I loved the look of girls wearing cowboy boots with there dress. The best moment of my wedding was the first look. I got to see Randy’s reaction. It made me so happy to know I was spending the rest of my life with him. My whole wedding was basically DIY, I made the pinwheels, the cake stand, the burlap table runners, the mason jar favors, the seating chart chicken wire frame, the programs. I have a whole list of things I made. I would have the say the biggest piece of advice is just to have fun, live in the moments and don’t sweat the small stuff. It goes by in a blink of an eye.

Photography: Caroline+Ben Photography | Flowers: Callas Flowers | Ceremony and Reception Location: Vista West Ranch | Invitations: Cheekytart Design | Shoes: DSW | Dress: David’s Bridal |Caterer : Chisholm Trail BBQ | Hair and Make-up : Mindy Orsak

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Umm… this wedding?  It’s awesome.  Awesome in that way that every single Austin wedding we see seems to possess.  You know what I am talking about – that crazy cool meets seriously sophisticated meets downright whimsical Austin charm?  This wedding has it, and it’s bursting from every last second designed by Ana Louisa Perkins, planned by Country Sugar and captured by Matthew Moore Photography.  It’s an Austin charmer from start to finish and it’s what we’re calling a definite must-see. Join me in the gallery for all of the pretty.

 

From Ana Loisa Perkins… Planning this wedding with Dorothy and Mike was so much fun. The couple wanted a festive but elegant evening and, above all, a great party to celebrate with friends and family. The weather was ideal for the outdoor ceremony, held against a backdrop of bunting that Dorothy had made with her sisters and bridesmaids. Mercury Hall has a peaceful lawn that was perfect for the nuptials and since the ceremony was close to sundown, the whole scene was bathed in a rosy glow. As processional music, friends of the couple played a rendition of Santo and Johnny’s Sleep Walk—romantic and cool at the same time! Hard to pull off. Bubbly Palomas, vintage design elements and pink and yellow floral arrangements all gave the reception a celebratory feeling while the white tent kept it elegant. Instead of a guestbook, we used vintage floral tins and note cards in varying colors for guests to leave Dot and Mike a note. I loved the idea of the couple putting the notes up around their house after the ceremony to remember their special night.

Though it might sound corny, there really was a palpable joy in the air from the moment Dorothy walked down the aisle, luminous in her gorgeous dress, to the last sparkler going out when the couple made their exit. It was the perfect evening: a dreamy December night, two people in love surrounded by family and friends, and a little bit of magic.

Wedding Photography: Matthew Moore Photography | Wedding Venue: Mercury Hall | Wedding Coordination: Country Sugar | Wedding Design: Ana Louisa Perkins | Floral Design: Margot Blair Floral | Catering: Word of Mouth | Hair + Makeup: Katie Moore | Brides Hair Piece: Katie Moore | Jewelery: Charlotte Harrigan | DJ: DJ Look No Further

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You know why I am seriously smitten with this breathtaking Houston wedding?  Well, other than the fact that the bride calls it “prairie chic meets urban cityscape” and it’s a chock-full of swoon-worthy details planned to perfection by Keely Thorne Events?  It’s pretty.  The kind of pretty that can only be delivered by the lush florals of Bows and Arrows + Events in Bloom, a breathtaking Monique Lhuillier and a fab Petroleum Club setting.  It’s just that good.  And the gallery captured by Chris Bailey Photography? Amazing.  Join me there for sooo much more.

 

From the bride… After getting engaged, Matthew and I sat down to discuss how we envisioned our wedding day. Both of us loved the idea of a grand, sophisticated, cityscape wedding. To throw in a twist, we also wanted the wedding details to reflect our Texas upbringing, as a way to share where we are from with our family and friends, joining us to celebrate our marriage from all over the world. This juxtaposition between what my florist calls “Prairie Chic” and “Urban Cityscape” was quite a challenge, but it is what gave our wedding such a unique, personal touch.

Our reception was held at the Petroleum Club, which is on the 43rd floor, overlooking all of Downtown Houston. We transformed the space with décor and draping from the elevators foyer into the East and West Lounges and into the main Petroleum Room. Events in Bloom was able to bring the outdoors in, by hanging hundreds of small candles from the ballroom ceiling, which captured the stars and skyline seen through the massive two story windows. Below the candlelight, Bows and Arrows and Events in Bloom each put together grand floral focal points, as well as perfectly detailed flower arraignments filled with native foliage that surrounded our guests with the feeling of springtime in Texas.

Matthew and I found our band while hanging out one night in Austin, Texas. Sauce the Band set the active tone of the night and had all of our guests on their feet. The energy in the room was contagious. It puts a smile on my face thinking about all the fun we had with our loved ones that night.

I cannot thank Emily Moise with Keely Thorne Events, and all of our vendors for helping us put together what I, and all of our guests, call “a night to remember”. It is an amazing feeling to look back on my wedding day and love everything, down to the smallest of details. It is a feeling that I hope every woman can enjoy.

Wedding Photography: Chris Bailey Photography | Ceremony Venue: St. Paul’s United Methodist Church | Reception Venue: The Petroleum Club | Event Planning: Emily Moise with Keely Thorne Events | Floral Design: Bows and Arrows + Events in Bloom | Rentals + Linens: Events in Bloom | Stationery: Atheneum Creative | Wedding Dress: Monique Lhuillier from Casa de Novia | Band: Sauce the Band

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